Blog & News

Rooibos to be used in production of alcoholic drinks
A local company appears to have developed and (possibly) patented new processes which enable rooibos to be used in alcoholic beverages.

Ystee gaan BOS
Rooibos farmer and BOS Ice Tea co-founder Richard Bowsher was recently interviewed by Landbouweekblad to share his story.

Rooibos protected in EU trade pact
In a fantastic move that bodes well for producers, Rooibos tea has secured geographic indicator status in the European Union, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Monday.

Authenticity the ‘BOS’
While the big giants of the multibillion dollar beverage industry make the most of massive spending power and highly developed management structures, unexpectedly, it’s been a young rooibos ice tea brand with great entrepreneurial spirit that’s really stirred things up.

Brandkar speel nie met vure nie
An article in the Landbouweekblad has featured an innovative veldfire fighting trailer built by Klipopmekaar Farm Manager Paul Schlechter.

Hier word afval kuns
Artworks made from scrap and recycled materials at Klipopmekaar have been taken to the AfrikaBurn festival in the nearby Tankwa Karoo.

Happy rooibos store doors
Our new rooibos tea store doors are now an artwork, inspired by some beautiful industrial buildings and Paul Smith.

Precision farming results in great 2014 rooibos harvest
Good rains in 2013, and timely summer rain in 2014 have resulted in great yield, excellent quality and a sizeable harvest for summer 2014.

CNBC Africa interview with Grant Rushmere, Co-founder, BOS
CNBC Africa sat down with BOS Ice Tea co-founder Grant Rushmere to discuss future plans for the growing rooibos ice tea brand.